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Wet weather and tyres… Tyres are so important, they are the only contact between your car and the road surface, in the dry weather we don’t tend to give them a second thought, but the recent wet weather has made driving more hazardous, especially during peak traffic times. Only today there has been an accident…

What we do and who we are… Hilltop Garage Services Clanfield & Horndean. There are so many garage services websites on the internet nowadays and they can be confusing to navigate and, it is so easy to forget what you saw and where. So we decided to put a brief summary of what we do…

Still the same great service… The Hilltop Garage Services website has had a makeover and is now live and can be viewed at www.hilltopgarageservices.co.uk. As part of an ongoing programme of updating the look and feel of our business, we have also renewed the signage on the building to reflect a more modern image, and help…

Windscreen wiper blades Windscreen wiper blades are often overlooked, however they are an important part of your car. Your wiper blades are often taken for granted until they let you down, it’s only then that you realise just how much you rely on them. So it really does pay to give them a bit of…

7 MOT Test Failures If your MOT test is due soon you might be wondering if it is going to pass or fail. Here are some of the most common MOT test failures and some simple things you can do to maintain your car to help it pass the MOT test. Of course these checks…

Simple, easy checks to prevent breakdowns Very often we get advised by motoring experts to check our cars for the summer, the winter, before going on holiday, etc. and so the list goes on. The reality of the situation is you should be checking your car regularly no matter what time of year or season…

Tyres – when did you last check yours? Tyres are a vital component of your car – but when was the last time you checked yours? Many people neglect their tyres, only noticing them if they get a puncture and it stops them from driving. Dangerous Tyres At Hilltop Garage Horndean, when carrying out MOT…

Car servicing is essential Getting your car serviced can be seen as as just another cost in today’s expensive world. But not getting your car service carried out at the correct time can be a false economy. It can end up costing you much more in the long run. Just because your car has an…

Broken Road Springs… Broken Road Springs, what are they and why should you be concerned if they are broken? What we are talking about here are the suspension springs on your car, there are usually four, two at the front and two at the back, with one on each side of the car. What do road…

How to stay safe in a breakdown Nobody wants to have their car or van breakdown, it’s not really something you can plan for. But there are some important things you can do to keep yourself and passengers safe if the worst should happen. Of course you are the person best placed to decide what…